Politics
Political violence in Colombia surges ahead of December elections
The Organization of American States' Electoral Observation Mission reported 304 acts of political violence since the beginning of the electoral year.
Human Rights
Former Sec. State John Kerry seen shaking hands, laughing with Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro
The U.S. State Department in 2020 offered $15 million for Maduro’s arrest.
Politics
Leftist former guerrilla secures comfortable lead in first round of Colombian presidential elections
Petro will now face businessman Rodolfo Hernandez in a second round vote on June 19
Politics
Latin American leaders threaten to boycott Biden's Summit of the Americas
The presidents of Bolivia, Brazil and Mexico have also threatened to pull out of the summit, further demonstrating the strained relations between Latin America and the Biden White House
Politics
Sen. Marco Rubio in lead for Secretary of State role, signaling tougher stance on Cuban regime
The Florida senator's appointment could signify a more aggressive stance against authoritarian regimes in Latin America, especially those in Cuba and Venezuela, with potential escalations in sanctions and international coalitions aimed at isolating the two communist states
Politics
Cuba engagement ally Joe Garcia appearing at Annette Taddeo fundraiser raises troubling questions
Former Democratic Congressman Joe Garcia's appearance comes in the wake of Taddeo's recent attempts to depict herself as a tough critic of the regime in her campaign to unseat Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar. The incident raises troubling questions about Taddeo's actual views on Cuba.
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Massive explosion brings 5-star Havana hotel to the ground
"I heard a horrible roar. The roof of the market where I was shopping began to shake," a local shopper told ADN Cuba. Exclusive images obtained by ADN Cuba show the destruction caused by the blast, which left the hotel and several other buildings surrounding Cuba’s legislature, the National Assembly of People's Power, severely damaged
Politics
Trump warns SCOTUS leak 'cheapens the court'
Former President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the unprecedented leak of the Supreme Court’s draft majority opinion sets “a very dangerous precedent” that serves to “cheapen the court"
Politics
Bipartisan legislators seek to stop Venezuelan oil exports until Maduro leaves power
The law will terminate oil licenses to ensure that American and European companies can no longer finance the Maduro regime, and accelerate the South American country’s democratic transition
Terrorism
More than 2,500 children at risk in armed attacks between FARC and ELN dissidents
In the municipality of El Tarra there was an attack against the town’s military base